Adoption

"There's a wide range of specialist advice available" ... "Everyone has been so helpful" ... "Nothing is too much trouble" ... "I can't praise the team enough - they have been absolutely fantastic".

These are just a few of the comments Nottinghamshire County Council’s adoption service received when it was last inspected.

Whether you are thinking of adopting, you are adopted, you know someone who's been adopted, or you want to work in adoption, this website will give you information, advice and support.

• If you’re interested in adopting and want to know more, start here. You can also call tel: 0845 301 2288 for a no-obligation discussion or e-mail your details to e-mail: adoption@nottscc.gov.uk.
• If you've been adopted or someone you know has and you're looking for information and help, start here. You can also talk to Support After Adoption on tel: 0115 978 7376 [Monday 9.30am-1.00pm, Tuesday 6.00pm-9.00pm, Thurs 1.00pm-4.00pm] or send your query to
  e-mail: support.afteradoption@nottscc.gov.uk.
• If you are an adoptive parent please contact us as above or use the links on the left.
• If you are a birth relative please contact us as above or use the links on the left.
• If you work in adoption or you'd like to, start here.

Please note that people who contact the County Council to enquire about adoption can have their details logged on to our computer system. This information will then be treated as confidential and will not be shared with anyone else but will remain on our system for future reference.